Nick Evans to retire at the end of the season

Nick Evans has today announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

“I thought leaving New Zealand was hard, but leaving the game I've played since I was eight years old, and professionally for 17 years, is tough. But when you know, you know," commented the former All Black.

“...I couldn't think of a better shirt and place to finish my career at than Harlequins, I want to thank the Club and fans for making myself and my family feel unbelievably welcome; it has made our time so special."

Having joined Harlequins in 2008, Evans made 206 senior appearances, amassing a club record 2,217 points across 30 tries, 309 conversions, 476 penalties and seven drop goals.

At international level, Evans made his Test debut for New Zealand against England and won a total of 16 caps, scoring 103 points. He won the last of his caps at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.